Method and system for optimizing cell-neighbor lists

Active Publication Date: 2003-10-09
ERICSSON INC
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0014] A neighbor list in a cellular telecommunications network may be modified by selecting a cell-neighbor-cell pair for consideration. Mobile assisted handoff count data and best candidate count data are analyzed and compared against a predetermined threshold values. If the count data is less than the threshold, the neighbor-cell is removed from the neighbor list. The process is repeated until all the cells in the neighbor list have been screened. As new cells are added, the process is repeated.
0015] A potential neighbor-cell may be added to a neighbor list by adding a hysteresis value to the potential neighbor-cell and then adding the pot

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Large neighbor lists in a cellular network result in a large number of handoff candidates.
These lists can lead to excessive handoff problems, since the handoff candidates are in the neighbor list, such as dropped calls and loss in overall quality of the cellular network.
Excessively large neighbor lists pose a frequency-planning problem as it becomes mo

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[0021] In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth such as particular architectures, interfaces, techniques, etc. in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from theses specific details. In other instances detailed descriptions of well-known devices, circuit, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0022] FIG. 1 depicts a high level diagram of a telecommunications network in which a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be implemented, wherein a neighbor-cell is to be considered for removal. Included in the network, though not shown, is an operational support system (OSS) that is a set of programs to provide, among other functions, control and analyzing functions. The OSS creates...

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A count is made of the number of mobile assisted handoff (MAHO) attempts between a service cell and a targeted cell. A count is also made of the number of times the targeted cell is considered a Best Candidate (BestCand) for handoff from the service cell. If the targeted cell is not included in the service cell's neighbor list, a potential neighbor cell (PNC), hysteresis is added to the targeted cell to prevent handoffs to the targeted cell. The MAHO and BestCand counts are determined and if the counts meet or exceed predetermined threshold values the targeted cell is added to the list. If the targeted cell is on the neighbor list, no hysteresis is added. If the count data does not meet or exceed the threshold values, the target is removed from the list

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY UNDER 35 USC 119[0001] Priority is hereby claimed under 35 USC 119(e) to Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 370,476 filed on Apr. 5, 2002.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002] 1 Technical Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates to digital wireless communication systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to neighboring cells within a digital wireless communication system. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to managing neighbor-cell lists within the digital wireless communication system.[0004] 2 Description of Related Art[0005] In cellular mobile communication systems, a mobile handset communicates with base transceiver stations ("BTS's") positioned throughout a geographic area. Each BTS broadcasts on a discrete radio channel within a specified coverage area. A multiplicity of BTS sites may produce an array of cells that allows the system to provide radio coverage over a wide geographic area.[0006] During a call, th...

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IPC IPC(8): H04W36/00H04W36/08H04W36/30
CPCH04W36/0083H04W36/00835H04W36/0085
Inventor CELEDON, RAFAELSHAH, ALIVELO, JULIOINMAN, DWIGHT
Owner ERICSSON INC
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